Job Description

Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay: $24–$26 per hour
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Friday | 4:45am – 3:45pm or until the day work is complete
Company: River Valley Foods

 

Step Into a Leadership Role With a Growing Distribution Team

River Valley Foods is expanding and we’re looking for a hands-on, people-first Warehouse Team Lead to help support our fast-paced specialty food distribution center.

If you enjoy leading a team, improving processes, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is an opportunity to make a real impact and grow your leadership career with a stable, family-owned organization.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Warehouse Team Lead, you’ll take ownership of your shift and support the team by:

Leading & Supporting the Team

• Run daily startup meetings and communicate priorities
• Coach, train, and motivate new and existing team members
• Reinforce safe work habits and set the tone for a positive, productive shift

Driving Warehouse Operations

• Allocate work and adjust staffing based on the day’s needs
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and accuracy throughout the shift
• Perform equipment pre-op checks and maintain safety and SQF standards
• Keep aisles clean, organized, and hazard-free

Ensuring Shift Readiness & Accuracy

• Complete daily logs, reports, and temperature checks
• Support receiving, selecting, replenishment, sanitation, and pallet movement
• Operate warehouse equipment (jacks, high lifts, forklifts) safely

This role works closely with the on-duty Supervisor and plays a key part in leading a successful shift.

 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Opportunity to step into a leadership role in a growing company
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Strong training and development focus
• Make a meaningful impact on warehouse operations every single day

 

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of warehouse experience (lead or trainer experience a plus)
• Comfortable leading a team and giving clear direction
• Ability to train new employees and reinforce safe work habits
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift, high lift, jacks)
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Reliable, positive attitude, and willingness to jump in where needed

No degree required.

 

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Company-paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and prescription insurance
• Life & disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee purchase program
• EAP + supplemental insurance options

 

About Us

River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Garden Spot Foods distribute specialty foods across the Northeast. We’re a family-owned company known for our strong culture, hands-on leadership, and commitment to our employees.